Our 100% natural, vegan friendly Coconut bowls are handmade by local communities in Sri Lanka
Tovi Coconut bowls are handmade by local artisans across Sri Lanka who empty coconut shells, normally a waste product, into a beautiful, practical and natural smoothie bowls. A multitude of different people gain employment and financial benefit from every single bowl that goes into production. From collecting the raw product from coconut plantations (or the backyards of our very own team), through to local Tuk Tuk drivers for transportation, and to our artisans for handcrafting the product…the benefits are shared and ongoing.
The Process
The transformation of a discarded coconut shell into a Tovi Smoothie bowl starts once all of the precious contents are removed – the coconut milk/water, the flesh and even the husk to make coir. We source a regular weekly quantity (on Fair Trade+ terms) of coconut bowls from the same but an ever-increasing number local, artisan suppliers. Our suppliers are often women working from home raising families or small local collectives who need regular weekly income. We deliberately choose to work directly with our wonderful small-scale producers and not large factories to ensure the financial benefit of every coconut bowl bought directly impacts individuals who need it the most.
The shells are collected and handcrafted by our local artisans. They are cut using a hand saw to ensure a flat top surface.
then sandpaper to transform the uneven outer and inner surfaces into a smooth and shiny bowl.
Our bowls are treated and polished using organic virgin coconut oil to bring out their lustre.
We source a regular weekly quantity (on Fair Trade+ terms) of coconut bowls from the same but an ever-increasing number local, artisan suppliers. Our suppliers are often women working from home raising families or small local collectives who need regular weekly income. We deliberately choose to work directly with our wonderful small-scale producers and not large factories to ensure the financial benefit of every coconut bowl bought directly impacts individuals who need it the most.
Sustainable Coconut Plantations
Shells are sourced from villages & plantations across Sri Lanka
Raw Coconut Shells
Normally a waste product, shells are collected for processing.
Finished Product
Coconut bowls are produced by cut & sanding process.
It is amazing to think that every single coconut bowl creates a financial benefit for over 17 different people in our supply chain – from the villagers collecting the shells, to the artisans crafting them. Every single one gains ongoing employment and dependable income.
